1.58 Ct. Tourmaline from Brazil

Long before this brownish green tourmaline reached your hands, it was born in the warm, mineral rich soils of Brazil, where pegmatite pockets concentrate crystals over millennia, creating the conditions for rare colors and clarity to appear. Miners working by skilled intuition and experience uncovered a crystal whose transparency spoke of careful growth, and from that rough piece our cutters recognized something special, a balance of depth and glow that promised to become a timeless jewel. At 1.58 carat, and measuring 8.06 by 6.90 by 4.56 millimeters, this cushion shaped tourmaline carries the subtle complexity of Brazil in every facet, a brownish green tone that shifts with light and movement. The hue is vivid, the color intensity lively and alive, and the transparency allows the stone to reflect a spectrum of green and warm olive notes, a living memory of the earth that formed it.

In the studio the stone received the attention of an experienced cutter who chose a mixed brilliant cut to honor both the color and the internal brilliance of the crystal, maximizing scintillation while preserving deep, even color saturation. The mixed brilliant design brings the best of two worlds, a table and crown that open the gem up to light, and a pavilion that returns that light as fire and life, producing a visual presence that reads as both elegant and energetic. Evaluated at eye level the clarity is very very slightly included, a tiny signature left by nature that adds authenticity rather than distracting from beauty, and the polish is excellent, providing a mirrorlike finish that enhances every flash. Importantly this tourmaline is without enhancement, a naturally finished gem that keeps its original character and origin intact, and at The Natural Gemstone Company we document and protect that story so you can wear it with confidence.

When you consider how a gem becomes a family treasure, this tourmaline already carries the core qualities that make it an heirloom worth passing down, a unique combination of origin, rarity, and craftsmanship. Its durability and stability in everyday wear mean it can be set into a ring, a pendant, or an heirloom style brooch that will travel from hand to hand, surviving for decades with simple care, while the vivid brownish green tone will remain a conversation piece for generations. Imagine it set in a classic bezel to protect its edges, or in an open gallery that lets light play through the pavilion, a piece designed by you and assembled by artisans to reflect personal taste and family history. The slight natural inclusions serve as a fingerprint of the earth, a reminder of the specific Brazilian place and moment when the crystal formed, and that story becomes part of your family narrative when you choose to pass it on. At The Natural Gemstone Company we will include provenance details and guidance on care and setting, ensuring that this 1.58 carat, cushion shaped, mixed brilliant cut tourmaline continues to shine, to gather stories, and to be treasured as an authentic, unenhanced heirloom for generations to come.